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Rear Extension approval rate in Sutton

Sutton approved 79.4% of rear extension applications, based on 6,821 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

79.4%
rear extension approval rate
6,821
Rear Extension decisions
5,419
Approved
1,402
Refused
83.9%
Sutton overall

Rear Extension applications are refused more often than the Sutton average (83.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How rear extension compares in Sutton

Rear Extension (6,821 decided)
79.4%
Sutton all applications (17,407 decided)
83.9%

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Other project types in Sutton

Garage / Parking (3,963 decided)
82.6%
Dormer (2,964 decided)
82.3%
Side Extension (2,890 decided)
78.7%
Extension (General) (2,069 decided)
88.4%
New Build (1,030 decided)
77.5%
Wraparound Extension (1,004 decided)
78.3%
Flat Conversion (912 decided)
91.8%
82.2%
Front Extension (897 decided)
77.0%
Outbuilding (792 decided)
81.6%
82.5%
Conservatory (410 decided)
84.1%
Basement (227 decided)
84.1%
HMO (157 decided)
74.5%
Annex (149 decided)
75.2%
Loft Conversion (129 decided)
77.5%
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